Writing competitions that you can enter and win

Writing competitions are a great way to perfect your craft, while at the same time offering the opportunity to earn some money. We’ve rounded up 13 of them for you to check out and enter.

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The UK’s only national writing competition and high profile awards ceremony for under-represented writers. They showcase talented writers who lack opportunities due to mental health issues, disability, identity or other social circumstance.